Salary : $176,297.52 - $274,178.64 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: R9925B
Department: 71900 - OFFICE OF COURT STRATEGY
Opening Date: 09/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Position Description
This position may close at any time based on the needs of the Court.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.
The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to lead the Research and Data Analytics Unit. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to drive impactful change and innovation within the largest unified trial court in the United States.
Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, the Director of Research and Data Analytics is a single-position management classification that oversees the research and data team and directs centralized research and data analytics functions for the Court. This includes the development of strategic Court-wide research projects, business analytics, data gathering, analysis, and high-volume reporting which supports a wide variety of Court initiatives.
Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the Research and Data Analytics Unit.
• Develop and implement comprehensive data management strategies.
• Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of court data.
• Collaborate with departments to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY

This position may be eligible for partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:
OPTION I: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university -AND- eight (8) years of experience managing operations in a large, complex organization, five (5) years of which must have been in a management** capacity overseeing distinct, but related, administrative or operational units.
OPTION II: Twelve (12) years of experience managing operations in a large, complex organization, five (5) years of which must have been in a management** capacity overseeing distinct, but related, administrative or operational units.
*To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our page.
**Management capacity is defined as having the responsibility for planning, organizing, implementing, and administering the work of a functional program or section through subordinate supervisory staff.
Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan: Benefits may be purchased using a tax free monthly benefits allowance of an additional 19% of the employee's monthly salary. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. Medical, dental, disability, life and AD&D insurance, annual leave, and health and dependent care spending accounts are available in MegaFlex. For further information click .

Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes $100 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Savings Plan (401k): Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a Court match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457): Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a Court match of up to 4% of employee's salary.

Holidays: 14 days per year.

Retirement Plan: A retirement plan is provided to full-time employees. If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the Court on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.

Transportation Allowance: Use of court vehicle or monthly transportation allowance.

Split Dollar Insurance: Level life insurance death benefit of $50,000 to $250,000 depending on age at entry into the Plan.

The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the INSTRUCTIONS above.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), must be attached to the application to receive credit.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the EDUCATION VERIFICATION information above.

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Which of the following options best describes your qualifying experience:

• OPTION I: Bachelor's degree* from an accredited college or university -AND- eight (8) years of experience managing operations in a large, complex organization, five (5) years of which must have been in a management** capacity overseeing distinct, but related, administrative or operational units.
• OPTION II: Twelve (12) years of experience managing operations in a large, complex organization, five (5) years of which must have been in a management** capacity overseeing distinct, but related, administrative or operational units.
• None of the above.

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Describe in detail your qualifying experience as it relates to the previous question using the following format:

Name of the employer(s)

Dates of employment

Number of hours worked per week

Describe the specific duties and level of responsibility performed.If not applicable, indicate "N/A." DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Professional Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Required Question